Care Assistant

Hartford Care Limited; Vange; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford Care Limited is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for night shifts who will provide high quality, individualised care to residents and lead the night team with warmth and professionalism.

You will supervise staff, ensure accurate handovers, promote privacy, dignity and independence, and contribute to a calm, caring atmosphere on duty while supporting residents with evening routines and late-night care needs.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience as a Care Assistant in residential care.
• Completed an L3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care.
• Compassionate and caring nature.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to use IT systems.
• Ability to lead and motivate staff members.
• Flexible approach to working hours.
• This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead the night shift and care team.
• Provide high quality, individualised care to residents at night.
• Maintain privacy, dignity and independence for residents.
• Coordinate handovers to the morning team.
• Ensure a happy and caring atmosphere on duty.

Education

L3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will provide high quality, individualised care and support to residents during the night time, promoting each person's privacy, dignity and independence, be responsible for supervising and leading the shift and team members, and working together as a team to create a happy and caring atmosphere.

Whether you are carrying out a direct observation on a care assistant supporting someone to have a late night snack, checking that a resident's turning chart has been completed, giving a detailed handover to the morning team, or assisting a resident to get ready for bed in the evening, you will do so with care at the heart of everything you do.

Do you want to make a difference to someone's life and feel a sense of purpose in an extremely rewarding role?

Do you have good team leading, delegation and organisational skills?

Have you completed, or are you currently undertaking your L3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care?

Are you caring, warm and understanding?

Are you spontaneous, patient, flexible and have a good sense of humour?

Do you strongly believe in the values of Creating Communities, Caring for Each Other and Celebrating Individuality?

If your answer is yes to all these questions, why not join our Hartford Care family?

Requirements

• At least 2 years' experience as a Care Assistant in residential care
• Completed an L3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care
• A compassionate and caring nature
• Excellent communication skills and ability to use IT systems
• Ability to lead and motivate staff members
• Able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• A flexible approach to working hours

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.